Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Model Shop Manager
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Model Technician to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will work within a group of technicians in the model shop and wind tunnel environments, to produce, deliver and test high quality test components and assemblies for wind tunnel testing. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Ensure wind tunnel project parts/assemblies are manufactured to a high standard and to the required deadlines.
- Support the Lead Technicians with the Model Shop workload and meeting targets.
- Build large mechanical assemblies for the wind tunnel model.
- Identify technical challenges and support in diagnosing/solving problems.
- Work with the Model Design Engineers to improve the efficiency of model changes, and the quality of model parts.
- Support the management of Health and Safety requirements.
- You will be required to travel as part of this role on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Current experience of wind tunnel model part preparation, and wind tunnel testing.
- Strong experience in model-making in a high-level motorsport environment.
- Good knowledge of mechanical installations and assemblies.
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
- Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.